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EDITORIAL – It’s time to move federal election day to the weekend

September 20, 2021 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. IT’S ELECTION-DAY MONDAY in Canada as we go to the polls to decide who our next federal government will be. Which raises the question — [Continue]

POLICE – Man stabbed at motel on Columbia Street West, suspect arrested

September 20, 2021 // 1 Comment

A man is in custody and another was taken to hospital following a report of a stabbing at a Columbia Street motel early Saturday evening. On Sept. 18, 2021, around 5:08 p.m., [Continue]

STOCKLAND – COVID-19 and the rise of the golden age of stupidity

September 19, 2021 // 2 Comments

The pandemic is making scapegoats of those that only yesterday we called fellow citizens and neighbours AMERICAN WRITER Lance Morrow recently identified our current moment as [Continue]

WALSH – We need to respect each other during these tense COVID times

September 19, 2021 // 1 Comment

By DENIS WALSH City Councillor, Kamloops AS A CITY COUNCILLOR, I have seen the extreme tensions, emotions and overt hostilities that have arisen in Kamloops in various ways [Continue]

ROTHENBURGER – Will we vote with our heads or our hearts in this election?

September 18, 2021 // 0 Comments

MONDAY’S ELECTION seems more about who not to vote for than who to vote for. In attack ads and daily media statements, party leaders focus on instilling fear in voters [Continue]

LETTER – We need to stop taking sides on COVID-19 vaccinations

September 18, 2021 // 2 Comments

We need to move forward and show compassion. Instead your recent article (‘What to do about businesses that won’t use the card’) on how to fine those who do [Continue]